Set Up Base Station; Verify Connection; Wind Sensor; Temperature / Humidity Sensor - Oregon Scientific WMR86N User Manual

SEt UP BASE StAtIoN

NotE Install batteries in the remote sensors before the
base station matching the polarities (+ and -).
1. Slide open the battery door.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (+ / -).
3. Press RESEt after each battery change.
4. Close the battery door.
NotE Do not use rechargeable batteries. It is
recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this
product for longer performance.
NotE Batteries should not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine or fire.
the battery icon indicator
following areas:
AREA
Weather Forecast Area
Temperature or
Humidity Area
Wind Speed / Wind
Direction / Wind Chil
Area
UVI / Barometer /
Rainfall Area

VERIFY coNNEctIoN

Before proceeding to install sensors outside, please verify
communication to the base station.

WINd SENSoR

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may appear in the
MEANINg
Battery in the base station
is low.
The displayed channel
indicates the outdoor
sensor for which battery
is low.
Battery in the wind
sensor is low.
Battery in the UV / Rain
sensor is low.
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Press SELEct until the selected area icon
middle display area.
• Wind speed: Gently rotate the wind vane and confirm
a numerical reading on the base station, e.g.,
• Wind direction indicator. Move the direction of the
wind indication and verify the icon moves in the same
direction .

tEMPERAtURE / HUMIdItY SENSoR

1. Press SELEct until the selected area icon
the upper display area.
2. Press / to select channel 1
numerical reading.

RAIN gAUgE

1. Press SELEct until the selected area icon
the lower display area.
2. Press ModE until
3. Tilt the tipping funnel on the rain gauge several times
and verify a numerical reading on the base station.
tIP If no reading is displayed for a sensor, press and
hold SEARcH button on the base station to initiate a
wireless sensor search.

MoUNtINg / PLAcINg oF SENSoRS

WINd SENSoR
NotE The sensor should be positioned in an open area
away from trees or other obstructions.
a
5
is in the
.
is in
and verify a
is in
is displayed.
b